Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
11
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
Habitat
Swamps
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
2-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Moths
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Asthma, Eczema, Eye Problems, Headache, Heart problems, Jaundice, Muscle Pain, Skin Disorders, Stomach pain, Treatment of ulcers
-
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'Arrowhead'( Capitata Group)
AMORPHA canescens
Common Name
Arrowhead Cabbage, Cabbage
False Indigo
In German
Kohl
falsches Indigo
In French
chou
faux Indigo
In Spanish
repollo
Falso Indigo
In Greek
λάχανο
Λάθος Indigo
In Portuguese
repolho
false Indigo
In Polish
kapusta
fałsz Indigo
In Latin
brassica
falsum indicum
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Brassicales
Fabales
Family
Brassicaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Cabbage and False Indigo
Season and care of Cabbage and False Indigo is important to know. While considering everything about Cabbage and False Indigo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and False Indigo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cabbage is Loam, Sand and for False Indigo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cabbage is Acidic, Neutral and for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline.
Cabbage and False Indigo Physical Information
Cabbage and False Indigo physical information is very important for comparison. Cabbage height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Cabbage and False Indigo are as follows:
Cabbage flower color: Yellow
Cabbage leaf color: Green
False Indigo flower color: Purple
- False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Cabbage and False Indigo
Care of Cabbage and False Indigo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cabbage pruning is done Remove dead leaves and False Indigo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer False Indigo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.